🚌 Bus from Cork to Dublin
4 direct routes · about 180 min · first bus 01:00, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
💷 Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 704x | Aircoach | ~180 min | 18 | 01:00 | 23:00 | Cork Alfred St |
| 707 | Citylink | ~170 min | 17 | 04:30 | 19:30 | Cork Alfred St |
| 600 | Dublin Coach | ~260 min | 8 | 05:05 | 19:05 | Cork Andersn's Quay |
| 245X | Bus Éireann | ~210 min | 4 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Cork Bus Stn |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cork on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cork to Dublin?
4 routes run directly from Cork to Dublin: the 704x (Aircoach), the 707 (Citylink), the 600 (Dublin Coach), the 245X (Bus Éireann).
How long does the bus take from Cork to Dublin?
Around 180 minutes on the 704x, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cork to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 704x) leaves around 01:00 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cork to Dublin?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.